Our Guest Instructor is Beverly Gerard

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Bev enjoys being a Forums Moderator for Splitcoaststampers, and attributes much of her stamping growth to the friends she has made through SCS.  Her work has been published by Stampers’ Sampler magazine, Take Ten magazine, and on Stampin’ Up!’s online gallery for demonstrators, Stampers Showcase.  One of her favorite aspects is teaching the art of stamping through classes held at her home in Copper Canyon, Texas. 

 

Beverly and her husband, Ron, have a son, Brandon, and daughter, Jessica Witty.  Their hearts have been captivated by their two young grandsons, and they happily await the arrival of Grandbaby #3, due in September, 2007!   Each day is a gift!  Untie the ribbons!

Rhinestone Brad

Paper Piercer, Piercing Pad, Piercing Template

Scor-Tape™

Bone Folder

2-way Glue

Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Photo Corner Punch

Corner Rounder Punch

Ribbon

Wallet: Textured Close to Cocoa 4 1/4" x 12"

 

Belt: Wild Wasabi ( green) 1 3/4" x 9"

 

Belt Layer: Brocade Blue cardstock, 1 1/4” X 9”

 

Inside Photo Covers: 3 covers, two Brocade Blue & one Wild Wasabi, each 3” X 8”

 

Photo Cover Inside Layers: 2 ¾” X 3 ¾”, two Wild Wasabi and one Brocade Blue

 

     

Whisper White: 3 squares, each 3” X 3” for stamping same floral image three times.

Cut floral layers with paper snips, and stack.  Adhere layers together with Scor-Tape™

Supplies

STEP 1

WALLET:  Place left end securely at 2". The right side of the paper will hang over the right fence.  Score at 3.666"    , 4", and 7.333"

 

STEP 2:

WALLET: Place right end on 1/4” line.  Score at 8 1/2".

 

Step 3:

PHOTO COVERS (inside wallet): 

Score each of the 3 photo covers at 4”.

 (two Brocade, one Wild Wasabi)

 

Step 4:

BELT: Place end at 3/8”.

             Score at 3 ½”, 7”, and 7.333”

             Repeat for Belt Layer.

 

ASSEMBLY

WALLET: 

· Fold at all scores, firming with Scor-Tool™

· Stamp wallet cardstock as desired. 

· Adhere 3 Photo Covers facing alternating edges ( Right, Left, Right ),

                                     to the 3 largest available areas, using equal placement between

                        scored lines.

· Stamp & embellish each as desired.

· Adhere the Photo Cover Layers in alternating colors inside the

                                     the Photo Covers. 

· Stamp & embellish as desired.

· Add photos as desired to layers.

The inside cover flaps may be used for journaling.

To close, fold wallet sections from bottom edge up 2 times.
Top flap will fold over half of the wallet.  This will be secured by sliding on the finished belt in a vertical position.

Ribbon Step 1: 

Use ½” Scor-Tape™ to secure leading end of ribbon to the opening end of the photo cover.

 

Ribbon Step 2: 

Create first ribbon loop atop the leading end. Secure with Scor-Tape™

Ribbon Step 3: 

             Repeat Step 2, using Scor-Tape™ to adhere.

Ribbon Tab

BELT:   

· Fold on the 3 score lines. 

· Slide over completed wallet to check appropriate spot to seal ends together.

· Adhere ends of belt with Scor-Tape™, top end adhered atop bottom end.

· Use Scor-Tape™  to adhere desired embellishment, large flower, etc.

 

To close, fold wallet sections from bottom edge up 2 times.

Fold top flap over. This will be secured by sliding on the finished belt in a vertical position.

Voilà a beautiful photo wallet!

These Photo Wallets are excellent, well-received gifts at any time!  Even non-scrappers enjoy creating and giving Photo Wallets!  The theme is so easily changed according to the stamps and embellishments used on each wallet.   Variations:

· Use printed papers according to your theme.

· Make a wallet as a token of remembrance of a special gathering. 

· These are excellent brag wallets for grandparents! 

 

Enjoy making these wallets, knowing that your recipients are going to “love” receiving them!

 

Beverly Gerard

(Tex)

Print tutorial

Folded Photo Wallet